At a glance
Ginger is a thick underground stem, called a rhizome, from the plant Zingiber officinale. Its warm bite comes from compounds called gingerols, the same ones you notice in ginger tea.
Background
Ginger grew first in tropical Asia and is now used in kitchens across the world, from stir-fries to baking and hot drinks.
On the label
The graphic says ginger extract supports digestion, reduces bloating and enhances thermogenesis.* Thermogenesis simply means heat production in the body, a word often used for warming spices like cayenne pepper.
Good to know
In a liquid blend, ginger sits alongside the other extracts, so its flavor is part of the whole formula.